The Florida Gators have secured a significant commitment for their 2025 football class with the addition of four-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III. Standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 170 pounds, Brown is a dynamic playmaker from Orlando, Florida. He is ranked as the seventh-best wide receiver nationally and the No. 8 overall prospect in Florida for the 2025 cycle. Brown chose Florida over offers from Ohio State, Florida State, and Miami, continuing a strong family legacy with the Gators. His father, Vernell Brown Jr., was a standout defensive back for Florida from 2001 to 2005, appearing in 45 games. The elder Brown also served in off-field roles with the program from 2018 to 2023, including a stint as senior director of player development, before managing former Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson .(ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF, ESPN.com, ESPN)
Brown’s commitment adds to a growing list of legacy recruits joining the Gators. In the 2024 class, linebacker Myles Graham, son of former Florida running back and NFL player Earnest Graham, signed with Florida. Graham is known for his leadership and defensive prowess, traits he shares with his father . Additionally, in the 2024 class, Titus Bullard, son of former Gators defensive end and WWE superstar Titus O’Neil, committed to Florida as a preferred walk-on. Bullard was a standout edge rusher at Tampa’s Berkeley Prep, recording 117 tackles, 39 for loss, and 17.5 sacks over three seasons .(Gators Wire, SI)
With these commitments, the Gators are not only enhancing their roster with top-tier talent but also strengthening the program’s rich tradition and family ties. Brown’s addition is expected to bolster Florida’s receiving corps, providing a dynamic option for the offense in the coming seasons.
